Run for Jon - 2.5 Mile Run

Run for Jon - 2.5 Mile Run

Aug 29, 2026Peru, NY, US

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Distance

2.5 mi

Pace

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Terrain

Road

Difficulty

All Levels

About this run

The 36th  Annual Run for Jon will take place on Saturday, August 29th at Forrence Orchards in Peru, NY.  The Run For Jon raises money to support the Jonathan Evans Memorial Fund, designed to help North Country families with expenses connected to the care and treatment of a sick child. Please read all race information!  This year, we will be holding 3 in person events. 5:00 PM - 1/2 mile fun run 5:20 PM - 1.25 mile walk 5:20PM  - 2.5 mile run Registration and Packet Pickup We will offer online registration for this race. There will be race-day registration starting at 3:30 PM until 4:45 PM. Registration deadlines: Registration and T-shirt order deadline: Friday, Aug. 29th at Midnight Registration fees  2.5 Mile Race: $10 1.25 Mile Walk $5 1/2 Mile Fun Run $1 Shirt only: $25 Packet pick-up will be on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 3:30-4:45 PM (at Forrence Orchards, Mannix Road, Peru, NY 12972).   Race Start and Finish Areas The start/finish take place at Forrence Orchards, Mannix Road, Peru, NY 12972 Results & Awards Ceremonies There will be an award ceremony at the conclusion of the races. Results will be posted online and emailed after the event. Awards will be given in the following categories. Overall Male/Female Age group awards for top 3 males and females: 0-13,14-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70+   Schedule of Events:  5:00 PM - 1/2 mile fun run 5:20 PM - 1.25 mile walk 5:20 PM  - 2.5 mile run

What to expect

  • Warm-up session before the run
  • Pace groups for all levels
  • Post-run stretch and social time
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